Bishop’s let a 60-56 edge evaporate in the final two minutes of regulation. Despite trailing 63-61, the Knights managed to force overtime when an apparent Parker block of a Watkins shot was ruled goaltending.

Four free throws by Watkins in the final 39.6 seconds of overtime saved the victory for Bishop’s.

“We weren’t going to let them beat us three times,” Watkins said. “I haven’t been a champion for a long time. I’m glad to be part of it.”

Both teams will advance to the state basketball playoffs that begin this week.